Logistics Specialist

Talent; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent partners with a biotechnology company to hire a Logistics Specialist to coordinate domestic and international shipments of temperature-sensitive materials.

This hands-on role suits someone with pharma/biotech logistics experience who enjoys managing shipments from start to finish, solving problems, and collaborating with global teams. The position is a 1-year contract with onsite work in Gaithersburg, MD.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in pharmaceutical or biotech shipping or logistics.
• Experience coordinating international imports/exports with customs brokers.
• Proficient in cold-chain shipping and data loggers.
• Bachelor's degree in related field or 4 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage shipment requests, confirm timelines and priorities.
• Arrange domestic/international shipments, select carriers and coordinate forwarders.
• Prepare shipping docs: invoices, packing lists, air waybills, DG declarations.
• Coordinate refrigerated shipments using thermal packaging and dry ice.
• Track shipments through delivery, resolve delays, inform stakeholders.
• Work with customs brokers for import/export and gov't requirements.
• Maintain trade information and support export controls.
• Track delivery performance, freight costs, temp excursions, and clearance times.
• Collaborate with Quality to investigate deviations and root causes.
• Help improve shipping procedures and carrier performance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Clinical Supply, Planning, Procurement, and global teams.

Skills

Pharma logistics experience

Cold chain shipping

Carrier coordination

Excel

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Logistics

Tools

SAP / ERP systems

Job description

We're partnering with a biotechnology compnay to hire a Logistics Specialist to coordinate domestic and international shipments of temperature-sensitive materials.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone with pharmaceutical or biotech logistics experience who enjoys managing shipments from start to finish, solving problems, and working with global teams.

1 year contract to start!

Onsite in Gaithersburg, MD

What you'll do

• Manage shipment requests from internal teams, confirming timelines, handling requirements, and delivery priorities.
• Arrange domestic and international shipments, including selecting carriers, comparing rates, and coordinating couriers and freight forwarders.
• Prepare shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, air waybills, and dangerous goods declarations, as applicable.
• Coordinate refrigerated, frozen, and ultra-cold shipments using appropriate thermal packaging, dry ice, and temperature monitoring devices.
• Track shipments through delivery, resolve delays and exceptions, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Work with customs brokers to support import/export clearance and applicable government agency requirements.
• Maintain accurate trade information and support export controls and sanctions screening.
• Track delivery performance, freight costs, temperature excursions, and customs clearance times.
• Partner with Quality to investigate shipping deviations, document root causes, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Help improve shipping procedures, documentation, and carrier performance.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Clinical Supply, Planning, Procurement, and global colleagues.

What we're looking for

• 2-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical or biotech shipping, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Hands-on experience coordinating international imports and exports and working with customs brokers.
• Experience with cold chain shipping, including thermal packaging, dry ice, and temperature data loggers.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Distribution Practice requirements.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and KPI reporting.
• Clear, proactive communication and the ability to manage changing priorities.
• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field, or an associate degree with at least four years of relevant experience.

Helpful additional experience

• IATA Dangerous Goods certification and/or DOT hazmat training.
• SAP, another ERP platform, or transportation management systems.
• Specialty couriers supporting pharmaceutical or biotech shipments.
• Trade compliance knowledge, including HTS classifications, ECCNs, and Incoterms.
• Power BI or Tableau.
• Experience collaborating with international teams across time zones.

Additional requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs and pack or inspect shipments on-site as needed.
• Availability for occasional after-hours support for urgent or international shipments.